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Greek: CM.MC.9781-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285 BC-246 BC)

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Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1906-11-22) by McClean, J. R.

Dating

Production date: 267 BC

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 13 mm Weight 1 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Ptolemy I, right, diademed and wearing aegis.

  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Head of Libya, right, hair bound with taenia and hanging in long curls behind; cornucopiae below chin; border of dots.

  • Text: BA?????? ?To?EMAIoY
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.MC.9781-R
Primary reference Number: 237039
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Audit data

Created: Monday 9 September 2019 Updated: Monday 9 September 2019 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Greek" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/237039 Accessed: 2024-03-19 03:04:08

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